You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United ...

This has been one of the worst tick seasons in quite awhile. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency room visits for tick bites in the Northeast are at their ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

It's tick season ad those tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family member. Just because a tick lands on ...

In much of the U.S., ticks are nearly unavoidable. While most tick bites are harmless, it's important to know what could happen and what symptoms to look for.

No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills ...

A new study takes a look at ticks in Illinois and the hotspots for those carrying disease in the state. Dr. Becky Smith is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of Illinois College of ...

You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? If you think it may be a tick, that's understandably scary: Tick bites are most often ...